Phone call between Foreign Minister and Israeli counterpart

Manama, Oct. 21 (BNA): A phone call was held today between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, and his Israeli counterpart, Gabi Ashkenazi. During the call, the two ministers exchanged congratulations on the signing of the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic, Peaceful and Friendly Relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Israel, in addition to a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries in different areas. They described the signing of the Joint Communiqué and MoUs as a historic achievement that will help in expanding the means of joint cooperation between the two countries, and consolidating security and stability in the region for a more prosperous and peaceful future for its people. The ministers also stressed the need to continue communication between the two sides to follow up on promoting joint bilateral cooperation in all areas, and exchange views regarding various issues and challenges facing the region.